H2283
An Act to safeguard municipal permitting
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Bill overview
This bill, H.2283, aims to protect the process by which municipalities in Massachusetts grant permits for various projects. It seeks to ensure that municipal permitting decisions are made in a transparent and consistent manner, safeguarding local control over development and infrastructure projects. The bill intends to strengthen the framework for municipal permitting, promoting stability and predictability for both municipalities and developers. It addresses concerns about potential inconsistencies or lack of clarity in current permitting practices.
Key provisions
- Ensures transparency in municipal permitting processes.
- Promotes consistency in permitting decisions across municipalities.
- Supports local control over development projects.
- Addresses potential concerns about the clarity and predictability of current permitting practices.
- May include provisions related to public notice and comment requirements.
Who is affected
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Developers seeking permits
- Regional government entities
- Residents of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill likely aims to standardize permitting procedures across different municipalities.
- It may strengthen requirements for public notification and comment during the permitting process.
- Could establish guidelines for evaluating permit applications.
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Primary sponsor
Kevin G. Honan
Cosponsor
Kevin G. Honan
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Bill H.2283 194th (Current)
An Act to safeguard municipal permitting
By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2283) of Kevin G. Honan relative to municipal permitting. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Presenter: Kevin G. Honan
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2283
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 1/29/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4970 |
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